Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The NEX-5T was unveiled 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T scores against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony T90
NEX-5T | T90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony NEX-5T
T90 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony T90
NEX-5T | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and T90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $259 |